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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Aubrey not hold Maturin's closeness to Mrs. Fielding against Maturin?

2. What are the officers not enjoying their time in Malta?

3. For what is Aubrey grateful?

4. What do Maturin and Aubrey decide to do about Maturin's purchase?

5. When do Aubrey and his men travel?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Captain Aubrey's specific situation?

2. How does Ponto's behavior set people to gossiping?

3. Describe Jack Aubrey.

4. What are Aubrey's orders from the Admiral for him and his crew?

5. Why is the Dromedary early and what is the effect of that?

6. What is Maturin's latest purchase and for what does he want to use it?

7. Discuss the goings on of the man Andrew Wray.

8. Describe Mr. Hairabedian.

9. How does Aubrey "misbehave" and what is the result?

10. Who do Aubrey and his crew meet in Mubara and what does he tell them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Treason then, as now, is considered one of the most heinous crimes a citizen can commit and is often punishable by death. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think treason is considered to be so detestable than as now?

2. Do you think the crime of treason is always bad enough to warrant a death sentence? Should the spy who betrays the English so that they do not find the treasure ship be punished with death? Why or why not?

3. During WWII, many Germans performed treasonous acts for the Allies because they believed the acts of Hitler were immoral. Do you think they should have been punished after the war by the German government? Why or why not? Should the allied nations protect those "traitors" that gave them information to help their cause in defeating Hitler? Is it treason to fight against an corrupt and immoral government in your country?

Essay Topic 2

Most people and regular soldiers detest spies and the idea of spying. Spies are not considered in the same vein as soldiers in uniform and are not protected by the customs and regulations that govern the treatment of soldiers who are in uniform when captured. Maturin is a spy for the British government. Discuss one of the following:

1. Why do you think spies are not accorded any rights under many countries' laws and/or customs?

2. Even though all countries abhor spies, often even their own, they still spy, and men and women are still willing to be spies. Discuss why you think this is so.

3. Research and analyze the history of spying in either England, the United States or Russia.

4. Does Maturin seem the image of a typical spy as you visualize one? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

During this era in which Treason's Harbour is set, there are class distinctions that are strongly adhered to. Aubrey and Maturin are both gentlemen. Discuss one of the following:

1. How do the divisions of class tend to make divisions among men? What are the advantages and disadvantages of a class-based society? What evidence is there of those advantages and disadvantages in Treason's Harbour?

2. In the English military of that era, nobles and gentlemen generally were the officers and very few of the working or peasant class could cross the line into officer territory. What would be the advantages and disadvantages of such a system?

3. Do you think there is a class system in the United States? Does it carry over to the military? Why or why not? Some research may be required.

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